• 28th September 2014
  • next to Woking Palace

EXCAVATIONS SPECIAL OPEN DAY

SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2014
11am to 4pm

The Friends of Woking Palace offer you an exciting opportunity to see the results of this year’s excavations at Woking’s very own Tudor Palace.

Highlights include:

  • Tours led by Friends of Woking Palace aroud the trenches where the discoveries will be explained by archaeologists involved in the project
  • Browse local archaeology and history stalls
  • Get hands-on with family-friendly activities
  • Meet the Finds Team and see artefacts from the dig being processed and on display
  • Find out more about our very exciting Heritage Lottery Funded three year project.

Parking and access options for Sunday 28th September 2014

Woking Palace is approximately one mile from Old Woking village. There is no car parking available at the site. Hoe Bridge School are very kindly providing a free mini bus shuttle service throughout the day between the school and Woking Palace. The service will start at 11.00 am from Hoe Bridge School and will continue as necessary to the end of the event with the last journey from Woking Palace back to the school at about 4.30pm. Please follow the signs and park in the designated area at Hoe Bridge School, Hoe Place, Old Woking Road, GU22 8JE.

Disabled visitors should call 07722 299026 in advance of the event to discuss access as the mini buses are not suitable for them.

You can also park in Old Woking and walk or cycle to Woking Palace following a signed route (about one mile). Park in the free, long stay larger parking area (beyond the small car park) by the mini roundabout in the High Street at the junction of the A247 and the B382, then follow the signed route.

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A registered charity, Number 1100852

The entrance to Woking Palace

The entrance to Woking Palace

Flying hawk

Archery

The fish ponds

The fish ponds

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